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CorrHealth
Hobbs,NM
Flexible Schedule
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FT Travel LPNLocation: Weekly travel required between CO, NM, TX, WYSchedule: Full time hours - shifts varyCompact License required / must reside in a state listed aboveAre you an LPN who wants to travel weekly supporting our teams at locations in CO, NM, TX & WY, and make an impact on inmate healthcare as well as earn competitive wages/benefits? Then our Flexible LPN position might be right for you!!CorrHealth is seeking LPNs who are available for full-time work (min 36-48hrs weekly) at flexible locations withinour region, on a permanent basis. This is not a temporary or contract travel role. You will be scheduled, as needed, on a FT basis between all our sites. Flexible availability required both day/night; 7 days a week. For tax purposes, you must live in either CO, NM, TX or WY.Position Overview A Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of inmate care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides inmate teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies.Will travel each week to designated CorrHealth facilities.Essential Job Duties ✓ Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units ✓ Assists in planning and implementing individual treatment programs, using available knowledge, diagnostic tests, resources, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and inmate teaching ✓Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy (when certified), and all other approved routes of administration ✓Assists the provider in evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgical procedures as necessary, using SOAP form of charting ✓ Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKGs using proper techniques and procedures ✓ Maintains and documents controlled substances and medical equipment ✓Intervenes in a variety of situations with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions ✓Implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by provider ✓ Triaging and assessing healthcare requests ✓ Travels to scheduled locations, as needed, on a full-time basis; NM, TX, WY, CO Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements ✓ Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program ✓ Current and unrestricted compact license as LPN/LVN; must maintain licenseAdditional Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Competencies ✓Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients ✓ Excellent verbal and written comprehension ✓ Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities ✓ Excellent organizational skills ✓Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs ✓ Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment ✓ Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates Employment Requirements ✓ Must be willing to travel weekly ✓ Must have flexible availability both days and nights seven (7) days a week ✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position ✓ Must have current CPR/BLS certification ✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year) ✓ Must be willing to follow facility specific policies and procedures in addition to CorrHealth policies and procedures ✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers ✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements Security Requirements ✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures Physical/Mental Requirements This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following: ✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs ✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces ✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information. ✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances ✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations ✓ Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds Work Environment Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing
Other Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
Other Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).
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CorrHealth
Hobbs,NM
Flexible Schedule
Description
FT Travel LPNLocation: Weekly travel required between CO, NM, TX, WYSchedule: Full time hours - shifts varyCompact License required / must reside in a state listed aboveAre you an LPN who wants to travel weekly supporting our teams at locations in CO, NM, TX & WY, and make an impact on inmate healthcare as well as earn competitive wages/benefits? Then our Flexible LPN position might be right for you!!CorrHealth is seeking LPNs who are available for full-time work (min 36-48hrs weekly) at flexible locations withinour region, on a permanent basis. This is not a temporary or contract travel role. You will be scheduled, as needed, on a FT basis between all our sites. Flexible availability required both day/night; 7 days a week. For tax purposes, you must live in either CO, NM, TX or WY.Position Overview A Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of inmate care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides inmate teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies.Will travel each week to designated CorrHealth facilities.Essential Job Duties ✓ Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units ✓ Assists in planning and implementing individual treatment programs, using available knowledge, diagnostic tests, resources, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and inmate teaching ✓Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy (when certified), and all other approved routes of administration ✓Assists the provider in evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgical procedures as necessary, using SOAP form of charting ✓ Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKGs using proper techniques and procedures ✓ Maintains and documents controlled substances and medical equipment ✓Intervenes in a variety of situations with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions ✓Implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by provider ✓ Triaging and assessing healthcare requests ✓ Travels to scheduled locations, as needed, on a full-time basis; NM, TX, WY, CO Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements ✓ Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program ✓ Current and unrestricted compact license as LPN/LVN; must maintain licenseAdditional Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Competencies ✓Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients ✓ Excellent verbal and written comprehension ✓ Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities ✓ Excellent organizational skills ✓Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs ✓ Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment ✓ Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates Employment Requirements ✓ Must be willing to travel weekly ✓ Must have flexible availability both days and nights seven (7) days a week ✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position ✓ Must have current CPR/BLS certification ✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year) ✓ Must be willing to follow facility specific policies and procedures in addition to CorrHealth policies and procedures ✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers ✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements Security Requirements ✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures Physical/Mental Requirements This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following: ✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs ✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces ✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information. ✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances ✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations ✓ Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds Work Environment Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing
Other Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
Other Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).
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